Felony Defense Attorney - Assistant Public Defender

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State Group Insurance

Florida Retirement System

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Office of the Public Defender, Second Judicial Circuit, seeks an Assistant Public Defender in the felony trial division. You will provide effective legal representation to individuals charged with criminal offenses and handle complex felony cases.

Requirements include a Juris Doctorate, good standing with The Florida Bar, and at least three years of criminal defense experience. The position offers a starting salary of $84,471.00 annually and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Member in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• Three (3) or more years’ experience in criminal defense litigation.

Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility of assistant public defenders is to provide effective and professional legal representation to people charged with criminal offenses.

Skills

Criminal defense litigation

Education

Juris Doctorate

Florida Bar member in good standing

Job description

The Office of the Public Defender, Second Judicial Circuit, seeks an Assistant Public Defender in the felony trial division. You will provide effective legal representation to individuals charged with criminal offenses and handle complex felony cases.

Requirements include a Juris Doctorate, good standing with The Florida Bar, and at least three years of criminal defense experience. The position offers a starting salary of $84,471.00 annually and competitive benefits.